Students are admitted to the Massage Therapy Program in January and August of each year. Course content is sequential, and students should plan to enroll in all Massage Therapy courses in the order and during the terms indicated in the following curriculum outline.

Generic Option Curriculum

Course Number

Course Title

Contact Hours

Vocational Credits

Major Courses – 1ST Semester

HSC 0003

Introduction to Health Care

90 hours

3.0 CTE credits

MSS 0250

Introduction to Massage Therapy

30 hours

1.0 CTE credit

MSS 0250L

Introduction to Massage Therapy Laboratory

180 hours

6.0 CTE credits

MSS 0215

History and Standards for Massage Therapy

30 hours

1.0 CTE credits

MSS 0156

Anatomy and Physiology for Massage Therapy

75 hours

2.5 CTE credits

MSS 0156L

Anatomy and Physiology for Massage Therapy Laboratory

75 hours

2.5 CTE credits

Totals

480 Hours

16.0 CTE Credits

Major Courses-2nd Semester

MSS 0300

Hydrotherapy Modalities

30 hours

1.0 CTE credit

MSS 0300L

Hydrotherapy Modalities Lab

45 hours

1.5 CTE credits

MSS 0281

Allied Modalities

105 hours

3.5 CTE credits

MSS 0803C

Massage Therapy Clinical Practicum

90 hours

3.0 CTE credits

Totals

270 Hours

9.0 CTE Credits

GRAND TOTAL

750 HOURS

25 CTE CREDITS

PT/PTA Accelerated Option

Course Number

Course Title

Contact Hours

Vocational Credits

MSS 0250

Introduction to Massage Therapy

30 hours

1.0 CTE credit

MSS 0250L

Introduction to Massage Therapy Laboratory

180 hours

6.0 CTE credits

MSS 0215

History and Standards for Massage Therapy

30 hours

1.0 CTE credits

MSS 0281

Allied Modalities

105 hours

3.5 CTE credits

MSS 0995

Accelerated Option Credit

405 hours

13.5 CTE credits

GRAND TOTAL

750 HOURS

25.0 CTE CREDITS

Licensed Professional - Transitional Option

Course Number

Course Title

Contact Hours

Vocational Credits

MSS 0250

Introduction to Massage Therapy

30 hours

1.0 CTE credit

MSS 0250L

Introduction to Massage Therapy Laboratory

180 hours

6.0 CTE credits

MSS 0215

History and Standards for Massage Therapy

30 hours

1.0 CTE credit

MSS 0281

Allied Modalities

105 hours

3.5 CTE credits

MSS 0300

Hydrotherapy Modalities

30 hours

1.0 CTE credit

MSS 0300L

Hydrotherapy Modalities Laboratory

45 hours

1.5 CTE credits

MSS 0803C

Massage Therapy Clinical Practicum

90 hours

3.0 CTE credits

MSS 0996

Transitional Option Credit

240 hours

8.0 CTE credits

GRAND TOTAL

750 HOURS

25.0 CTE CREDITS

All Medical Campus students must complete the FDLE Waiver and Statement form.This form is to authorize dissemination to Miami Dade College - Medical Campus of any national criminal history record that may pertain to you.

In addition, all program students must complete a "background check" through the identified MDC agenthttps://ibrinc.com/mdc/select and cleared by the 1st day of class. Depending on your program of study an additional background check may be required. In addition, prior to entry into a clinical site, some clinical sites will require more frequent background checks and clearance.

Successful completion of the MDC level two background check process or completion of a MDC nursing/health sciences program does not guarantee a graduate's eligibility for participation in the professional credentialing process or for related employment. Credentialing agencies and health care employers may have additional eligibility criteria not required by an educational institution. Individuals who have been arrested or convicted of any felony crime during the last 15 years are strongly urged to inquire directly of the licensing board in the jurisdiction in which they intend to practice.